'The Breakfast Club' At 30: '80s Classic Still Relatable Today
The Breakfast Club turned 30 this year. A look at the John Hughes-directed movie and how teenagers today can still relate.
Movies
In 'While We're Young,' The Border Between Ridicule And Sympathy Is Thin
Noah Baumbach's new comedy is about a couple in their 40s who befriend 20-something hipsters and go wild. It gets off to a fun start, but two-thirds of the way through takes a surprising turn.
Church Of Scientology Calls New HBO Documentary 'Bigoted'
The filmmaker of Going Clear, which is critical of the church, says the documentary treats the dangers of "blind faith." Scientology officials have hit back with their own public relations effort.
'Seymour': A Loving Portrait Of An Acclaimed Classical Pianist
Seymour: An Introduction is an inspiring new documentary by the actor Ethan Hawke. It's about Seymour Bernstein, who quit a successful concert career at the age of 50 to become a piano teacher.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Nick Hornby's 'Funny Girl' And Adapting Books
On this week's show, we read a book — specifically Nick Hornby's Funny Girl. We broaden out from there to film adaptations of books, and as always, we tell you what's making us happy this week.
Documentary Filmmakers Worry About Being Squeezed Out Of PBS Prime Time
Some feel increasingly marginalized by PBS. They say hard-hitting news and public affairs programs are being overshadowed by the likes of Downton Abbey and Antiques Roadshow.
Filmmakers Find A Different Way To Show The Syrian Conflict
For years, an anonymous Syrian group has been posting short, simple films on the Internet featuring people opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. But their films feature Syrians with every point of view, even including some who support the Assad regime. And they rarely show Syria's destruction or images of death. Charif Kiwan, a spokesperson for the group, calls such depictions undignified.
Movie Chains Balk At Netflix's Plan For Simultaneous Release
The streaming service plans to release Beasts Of No Nation, starring Idris Elba, in theaters and online at the same time. But at least four major movie theater chains won't be showing it.
These Nightclub Entertainers Paved The Way For Asian-Americans In Showbiz
Forbidden City was part of a Chinese-American nightclub scene that flourished in 1940s and '50s San Francisco. But between racial taunts and scandalized parents, its performers didn't have it easy.
Gather Ye Rosebuds: 'Citizen Kane' Screened At Hearst Castle
The film by Orson Welles was inspired by media mogul William Randolph Hearst, who hated it with a passion. But this weekend, the film was finally shown at Hearst's legendary California castle.